higher power
noun
: a spirit or being (such as God) that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people
belief in a higher power
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All season long, Rue has been exploring her faith and believes she is being led to her destiny by a higher power, which feels very John Locke.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This mystery jammer has been active since the start of 2026 and has continued operating at even higher power since the war began with the US and Israel attacking Iran on February 28, 2026.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Vinyl can withstand higher power at 2,000 PSI.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Soaring electricity demand from AI data centers is fueling record utility profits and higher power bills, igniting political backlash in at least six states, including Arizona, Indiana and Pennsylvania.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This mystery jammer has been active since the start of 2026 and has continued operating at even higher power since the war began with the US and Israel attacking Iran on February 28, 2026.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Vinyl can withstand higher power at 2,000 PSI.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Soaring electricity demand from AI data centers is fueling record utility profits and higher power bills, igniting political backlash in at least six states, including Arizona, Indiana and Pennsylvania.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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